Stolen Beatles 'Life' magazine returned to Cleveland library

The Beatles are seen backstage during a break in rehearsal for the live broadcast of their new song "All You Need Is Love" on the "Our World" program at EMI studios in London, June 1967. (AP)

Slow down paperback writers, this magical mystery’s been solved!

A Beatles reunion happened this week when a Cleveland library received a curious piece of mail: A 1968 issue of Life magazine featuring the Fab Four on the cover. The package included an apology note and a $100 money order to cover any fines.

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“Hello, I stole this magazine from the Parma Ridge Road Library when I was a kid. I’m sorry I took it. I’ve enclosed a check for the late fee,” the sender, who supplied the name Brian, wrote.

The Beatles’ longtime manager was Brian Epstein.

The Cuyahoga County Public Library shared the letter, money order, and the magazine (which has 50 years of wear and tear) on Facebook.